Nebraska
Hilgers says Nebraska, Colorado water dispute could take years, but Perkins County Canal should progress
It could take years for the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve Nebraska’s water dispute with Colorado. But Attorney General Mike Hilgers said in the meantime, work on the Perkins County Canal should continue.
Hilgers’ comments on Tuesday came one day after the Supreme Court said it will consider Nebraska’s complaints that Colorado’s not sending enough water across the state line on the South Platte River and is blocking Nebraska’s attempt to build a canal to bring more. Hilgers said it could take three to five years for a special master to make a recommendation and the court to decide. And he said while it’s up to the Legislature, it would make sense to proceed with planning and construction on the canal.
“We need to be able to show the court, which is ultimately true, which is Nebraska is committed to doing this. I do see the policy wisdom, but even more importantly… from our perspective, it’s critical from a litigation perspective to really be able to push forward on this,” Hilgers said.
The Legislature has set aside $630 million for the canal. Separate from the court case, the Army Corps of Engineers must still decide whether to issue a permit for the project.
KEY WEST, Fla. (KOLN) – A Nebraska football running back was arrested in Florida on Monday.
According to jail records, 20-year-old Mekhi Nelson is accused of aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman in Key West, Florida.
Details about the alleged assault are limited. 10/11 News has made a request for more information with the Key West Police Department.
He will be arraigned in court on July 9 at 9 a.m.
The sophomore has been with Nebraska since 2024. He played 12 games with one start during the 2025-26 football season.
Nelson is still listed on the Nebraska football roster as of Monday afternoon.
10/11 News contacted Nebraska Athletics for a statement and received the following response:
“The Nebraska Athletic Department and football program are aware of the arrest of Mekhi Nelson in Florida. We have no further comment at this time.”
This is a developing story.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Six veterans were honored Saturday, June 27, as Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor presented handmade quilts to service members “touched by war.”
Organizers said the Quilts of Valor National Foundation has awarded 447,658 quilts to active-duty military members and veterans since it began.
The Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor group has presented 204 quilts since starting its local chapter in 2019.
Saturday’s recipients were:
- Kevin F. Donohue, U.S. Navy, 1973-1976
- Michael Chipps, U.S. Army Reserve, 1974-1996
- Wayne Hildebrand, U.S. Air Force, 1969-1973
- Robert D. Caudillo, U.S. Navy, 1970-1974
- Mac Trujillo Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, 1966-1969
- Salvador Munoz, U.S. Navy, 1964-1968
The Heartland Nebraska group said the quilts are presented to recognize veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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